[Recommended Fix] 1996 Porsche Turbo won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Alphawolf
Member since May 2023 • 76 posts

Need my 1996 Porsche Turbo's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 753 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Porsche Turbo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 03, 2025

Replies (3)

Javajunkie
Member • 149 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1996 Porsche Turbo. Huge thanks!

May 03, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 104 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1996 Porsche Turbo.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 148 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1996 Porsche Turbo's mystery code.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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